California’s 50 Safest Cities

2019

We’ve all heard the term “west coast, best coast” and California is a shining example of that. With everything from big cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, to national parks like the Redwood Forest, to sprawling orchards in Samona, California truly has it all. It houses everyone from famous Hollywood celebrities to garlic farmers, all in one of the largest states in the country.

What should you do when you visit California? Well, the options are truly endless, but to name a few…

Walk the beach in Santa Monica then head on over to the ferris wheel and pier

Visit the Redwood Forests and see some of the oldest and tallest trees in the country

Have a picnic in the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

Explore Yosemite which has options for hiking, river rafting, and more outdoor activities

Take the kids to Disneyland to have fun with Mickey and Minnie!

If you’re on this page, it’s probably because you’re planning a trip to Cali or maybe even moving there! In any case, we’ve analyzed crime data from the FBI to determine the state’s safest cities. Number one on the list is Imperial, with a population of 17,629. Amazingly, the city only has .62 violent crimes and 3.46 property crimes per 1000 people, with property crime decreasing! Other great and safe options are Irvine, Hollister, and Los Gatos.

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This statistic shows the number of violent crimes per 1,000 people in the past year. Violent crimes include forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, as defined by the FBI.

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This statistic shows how many police officers there are per 1,000 of the city’s inhabitants. Across the United States, there was an average of 2.4 sworn officers per 1,000 inhabitants as of 2011, reports the FBI.

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Finally, this number shows how many property crimes were committed in the past year per every 1,000 of the city’s residents. Property crimes include burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson and larceny-theft.

To learn about how we selected California’s safest cities, scroll down to the bottom of the page for a full methodology. Otherwise, put on your sunglasses, break out your sunscreen, and read about the safest cities in the Golden State!

For each city, we’ll provide the most important information that you need to know, such as the city’s population, violent and property crime rates and trends, median income, average household income, and an overall safety score and ranking. Plus, we’ll show you all the specific numbers for the above rates, in addition to larceny theft rates, total number of police officers, and the total number of civilians working in law offices.